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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauramide DEA
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium/Mea-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingSodium Lauramido Diacetate
CleansingGlycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantRibes Nigrum Seed Extract
EmollientCitrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Etidronic Acid
Water, Propylene Glycol, Lauramide DEA, Glycol Distearate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium/Mea-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Sodium Lauramido Diacetate, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Sodium Glutamate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Etidronic Acid
Echinacea Purpurea Extract 39.2%
MoisturisingWater
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
HumectantDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprylate
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAmyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Masking
Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract
MaskingDipotassium Phosphate
BufferingAcetyl Glutamine
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEchinacea Purpurea Extract 39.2%, Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Glucoside, Dipropylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Lactobionic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Dipotassium Phosphate, Acetyl Glutamine, Cellulose Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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